Braunsapis diminutoides
| Braunsapis diminutoides | |
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| Female, lateral view | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. diminutoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Braunsapis diminutoides | |
Braunsapis diminutoides is a species of bee in the family Apidae and the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1993 by Filipino entomologist Stephen Reyes.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet diminutoides refers both to its relative size and its similarity to Braunsapis diminuta and Braunsapis clarissima.[1]
Description
Body length is 4.5–6.0 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Cooper Creek, 11 km south by west of Nimbuwah Rock and the western Arnhem Land escarpment.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e Reyes, SG (1993). "Revision of the bee genus Braunsapis in the Australian region (Hymenoptera: Xylocopinae: Allodapini)". University of Kansas Science Bulletin. 55 (3): 97–121 [105]. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b c d "Species Braunsapis diminutoides Reyes, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-27.